The leader of Valdai discussion club, Andrei Bystritsky, asked the following question: "It appears that we are living inside a hostile ring - Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Turkey ... Can we develop in such conditions?"

"We are not in a hostile ring. We maintain friendly relations with most countries. We have good relations with the Turkish people, although there are some problems with Turkish politicians," said Putin, adding that he will not let anyone walk over Russia.

A 12-year-old girl, Varvara Kuznetsova, asked Putin the following question: "If Poroshenko and Erdogan were drowning at the same time, whom would you save first?"

"If someone wants to drown, save them is impossible. Yet, we are ready to reach out a helping hand, if they want," Putin answered.